ineffective
gb/ɪnɪfˈɛktɪv/ us/ɪnɪfˈɛktɪv/
B2
Inglês
~ 7700
hatástalan, eredménytelen, nem hatékony, alkalmatlan, erélytelen, érvénytelen, hatálytalan
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is ineffective (against/at/in [doing something])
The new software was ineffective at blocking spam emails.
Az új szoftver nem volt hatékony a kéretlen e-mailek kiszűrésében.
Doctors found that the drug was ineffective against the new strain of the virus.
Az orvosok megállapították, hogy a gyógyszer hatástalan a vírus új törzsével szemben.
Despite the advertising campaign, their strategy proved largely ineffective.
The lock is ineffective if you leave the door open.
These measures are ineffective in reducing traffic in the city center.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The medicine was ineffective, so my pain did not go away.
A gyógyszer hatástalan volt, ezért nem múlt el a fájdalmam.
Their plan to save money was ineffective, and they spent even more.
A spórolási tervük eredménytelen volt, és végül még többet költöttek.
This old cleaner is ineffective on tough stains.
The new rule is ineffective because people do not follow it.
The mosquito spray was ineffective, and I still got many bites.
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "ineffective" with "inefficient". "Ineffective" means it does not work or does not achieve the goal at all. "Inefficient" means it works, but it wastes time, money, or energy. Learners also sometimes say *"un-effective"*, which is incorrect; the correct word is "ineffective".
Significado
not producing the desired result
Colocações
ineffective treatment
|ineffective policy
|ineffective method
|prove ineffective
|largely ineffective
|completely ineffective
Sinónimos
inefficient (Suggests waste of time or resources as well as poor results, while "ineffective" focuses mainly on not achieving the result.)
|
useless (More informal and stronger, often emotional; suggests something has no value at all.)
Antónimos
effective (Direct opposite; something that successfully produces the intended result.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|health
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not working in the way you want; not giving the result you need.
Not producing the intended or desired result; failing to work as planned or expected.
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is an ineffective [role]
Many staff members felt that he was an ineffective leader who avoided making decisions.
Sok munkatárs úgy érezte, hogy alkalmatlan vezető, aki kerüli a döntéshozatalt.
The company replaced its ineffective management team after profits fell for a third year.
A vállalat leváltotta a nem hatékony vezetőséget, miután a nyereség már harmadik éve csökkent.
She was an excellent researcher but an ineffective teacher.
The committee has been criticized as slow and ineffective in dealing with complaints.
Ineffective leadership can damage morale across the entire organization.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He is an ineffective manager, and the team is very confused.
Ő nem hatékony vezető, ezért a csapat nagyon bizonytalan.
The students say their teacher is ineffective because they do not learn much.
A diákok szerint a tanáruk nem hatékony, mert nem sokat tanulnak tőle.
The new coach was ineffective, so the team kept losing games.
An ineffective leader does not give clear plans.
The government was ineffective in helping people after the storm.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think "ineffective" for people means physically weak. It actually focuses on performance and results in a role (for example, as a leader, teacher, or manager), not on physical strength. They may also overuse "bad" ("a bad leader") where "ineffective" is more precise and less emotional.
Significado
not competent or successful in a role
Colocações
ineffective leader
|ineffective manager
|ineffective teacher
|ineffective leadership
|ineffective team
Sinónimos
incompetent (Stronger and more critical; suggests a lack of basic ability or skill, while "ineffective" may also refer to weak style or poor results.)
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weak (More general and can refer to personality or power; "ineffective" specifically highlights poor performance or lack of results in a role.)
Antónimos
effective (Describes a person or group that achieves good results and performs their role well.)
Temas
work
|education
|politics
|management
Definição
Not good at doing an important job or role; not able to get good results.
Not competent, powerful, or organized enough to do a job or fulfill a role successfully.
C1
FORMAL
3
érvénytelen
B2
hatálytalan
C1
Padrão de uso:
[agreement/contract/clause] is ineffective (under/according to [law])
The court ruled that the agreement was ineffective under current consumer protection laws.
A bíróság kimondta, hogy a megállapodás a hatályos fogyasztóvédelmi jogszabályok alapján érvénytelen.
Any clause that limits liability in this way will be considered ineffective.
Minden olyan kikötés, amely így korlátozza a felelősséget, érvénytelennek minősül.
Because the document was not signed, the contract is legally ineffective.
These changes render the previous licensing terms ineffective.
Without parliamentary approval, the proposed regulations remain ineffective.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The judge said the contract was ineffective because it broke the law.
A bíró azt mondta, hogy a szerződés érvénytelen, mert sérti a törvényt.
The company found that one part of the agreement was legally ineffective.
A vállalat megállapította, hogy a megállapodás egyik pontja jogilag érvénytelen.
If the document is not signed, it is ineffective in court.
A clause can be ineffective if it is not clear.
The new rule is ineffective until the government approves it.
Erro comum:
Learners may not recognize that "ineffective" here has a specific legal meaning close to "not valid" or "not enforceable", not just "does not work well" in a general sense. In everyday speech, "invalid" is usually more common for this idea.
Significado
not legally valid or enforceable
Colocações
ineffective contract
|ineffective agreement
|ineffective clause
|render [something] ineffective
Sinónimos
invalid (Common legal term meaning not legally acceptable or binding; "ineffective" in this sense stresses lack of legal effect or consequence.)
Antónimos
enforceable (Describes something (like a law or contract) that can be carried out or acted on by legal authority.)
Temas
law
|business
Definição
Not having power in law; it cannot be used or enforced in a legal way.
Not having legal force or effect; not valid or not able to be enforced under the law.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
ineffective
IPA
GB/ɪnɪfˈɛktɪv/
US/ɪnɪfˈɛktɪv/
Sílabas e acento
in - ef - fect - ive (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fect)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: ineffective
Família de palavras
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
ineffectively
adverb
ineffectiveness
noun
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